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Ukrainian 'Interception' operation raises funds for new counter-Shahed system

Bottom line

Kyivstar, the military, and drone manufacturers have launched the 'Interception' operation, raising 100 million UAH to fund a new counter-Shahed system developed over the past year.

Why it matters

The development of a dedicated counter-Shahed system, funded through a public-private partnership, demonstrates Ukraine's adaptive approach to countering high-volume aerial threats, potentially offering a more effective solution than generic air defense systems.

Ukrainian sources report that Kyivstar, the military, and drone manufacturers have launched a joint ‘Interception’ operation to raise 100 million UAH. The funds are designated for a new counter-Shahed system that has been under development for over a year in collaboration with producers. This public-private partnership highlights the ongoing effort to develop and deploy specialized counter-UAS systems to mitigate the threat of Iranian-style loitering munitions.

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  • Telegram channel:STERNENKOsource Corigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    ДОПОМОЖІТЬ ЗБИВАТИ РЕАКТИВНІ ШАХЕДИ! ЗБІР НА 100 МІЛЬЙОНІВ! 🚀 Спільно з Київстар, військовими та виробниками дронів ми розпочинаємо операцію «Перехоплення» та оголошуємо великий збір для захисту нашого неба. Близько року разом із виробниками ми шукали протидію…

  • Telegram channel:STERNENKOsource Corigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    ДОПОМОЖІТЬ ЗБИВАТИ РЕАКТИВНІ ШАХЕДИ! ЗБІР НА 100 МІЛЬЙОНІВ! 🚀 Спільно з Київстар, військовими та виробниками дронів ми розпочинаємо операцію «Перехоплення» та оголошуємо великий збір для захисту нашого неба. Близько року разом із виробниками ми шукали протидію…

NamedKyivstarTopicsinterceptorsmanufacturing

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Robot War (2026). Ukrainian 'Interception' operation raises funds for new counter-Shahed system. Hetzner OSINT, 22 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-22--ukrainian-interception-operation-raises-funds-for-new-counter-shahed-s/

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  title = {Ukrainian 'Interception' operation raises funds for new counter-Shahed system},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-22--ukrainian-interception-operation-raises-funds-for-new-counter-shahed-s/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C2}
}

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